How to pronounce obliterated
Say it like uh-BLIT-uh-ray-tid. Obliterated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIT).
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- uh
- BLIT
- uh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obliterated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obliterated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BLIT-uh-ray-tid.
What does obliterated mean?
- Destroyed; (loosely) broken beyond repair.
- Forgotten.
- Very drunk or intoxicated; wasted.
- simple past and past participle of obliterate How to pronounce obliterate
Where does obliterated come from?
From obliterate + -ed (suffix forming adjectives; and past tenses and past participles of regular verbs).
Questions about saying obliterated
How do you pronounce obliterated?
Say uh-BLIT-uh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obliterated?
Obliterated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIT). Broken into parts: uh · BLIT · uh · ray · tid.
Is obliterated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/ (uh-BLIT-uh-ray-tid).